THE MIZORAM POST AIZAWL SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2021 SPORTS 3 JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Indian AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC grapplers return with a rich haul of medals coach optimistic despite big ULFA / RUSSIA, AUG 21 Ravinder was the lone Indian to In a first, Indian girls finished make it to the final only to lose challenge ahead third in the Junior World Iranian rival Rahman MALE (MALDIVES), AUG 21 (AGENCIES) because this is our third game (including the Wrestling Championships in Amouzadkhalili 9-3. Ravinder Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli has said play-off against Club Eagles of Maldives on Ulfa, Russia. beat Levik Mikayelyan of that overcoming 's Bashundhara Kings August 15). Our plan will be to maybe go USA 143 points, Russia 134 Armenia 12-2 in the semifinals. in their AFC Cup Group D South Zone game later backwards a bit and create space behind them points, India 134 points, Belarus Yash (74kg), Gourav on Saturday would take a lot of effort from his side to score goals and create chances," he said. 96 points and Turkey 92 points Baliyan (79kg), Pruthviraj Patil as the rival concede very few goals. Even if Bengaluru FC manage to beat the were the top five finishers in (92kg), Deepak (97kg), "We're up against a team from Bangladesh that Kings, there is a possibility they may not points standing. Anirudh (125kg) utilized the scored 55 goals in the League (Bangladesh advance to the next round (inter-zone Indian girls won five medals full use of the repechage round Premier League earlier this month). They semifinal). ATK Mohun Bagan are also in action including three silver medals. and went on to win bronze conceded only nine goals in the League, and won against Maziya Sports & Recreation later on Sanju Devi looked medals.Wrestling pundits were their first (AFC Cup) group game (in Maldives) Saturday and if the Mariners win the game, it exhausted and settled for silver dismayed as none of the Indians 2-0. They score a lot of goals and have a strong would signal Bengaluru FC's exit from the as she was thrashed by hosts could make an impact in the defence, are compact at the back and counter competition since -- as per the tournament Alina Kasabieva 0-10 in the gold 57,65 and 86 weight categories very well," said Pezzaiuoli. regulations -- they can't finish above Antonio medal match of women’s for which Indians are strong The Bashundhara Kings, under Oscar Lopez Habas' men having lost their opener freestyle 62kg category. In the and even qualified for the Bruzon, are high on confidence having sealed against them. semifinals, Devi beat her recent Tokyo Olympics. the 2021 Bangladesh Premier League earlier Pezzaiuoli, however, is not thinking too opponent Soltanova of “Even now I train with the Bipasha in 76kg category too injury default (knee injury) lost Iran 178 points, Russia 142 this month. They beat Maldives' Maziya Sports much about what may happen on Saturday. "In Azerbaijan by 8-5 in a bout girls only at the training camps, won a silver medal each. En the bronze medal to Russia’s points, USA 129 points, & Recreation 2-0 in their AFC Cup group football and in life, we cannot be negative. The which saw the Indian grappler back home I still train with the route to the gold medal match, Mariam Guseinova. Azerbaijan 122 points and opener on August 18. opponents are fit, and have been playing clawing back in style to win the boys,” Devi said and added when Bipasha defeated Dilnaz Meanwhile, the boys won six India 101 points were the top Pezzaiuoli, whose team lost their opener 2- (regularly because of the ongoing league in final spot. she reached the training hall for Mulkinova of Kazakhstan 6-3 – one silver and five bronze five finishers in point standings. 0 against fellow Indian Super League (ISL) side Bangladesh). Some leagues are in action, some “There were only the boys. the first time, there were no girls and Odbag Ulzibat of Mongolia medals.In the men’s freestyle, In the previous 2019 edition ATK Mohun Bagan, understands what awaits are not at present (like the ISL). It was a bit strange to train with wrestling. 9-4. India finished sixth among 12 at Tallinn, Estonia, India won them later on Saturday but insists Bengaluru "We have worked hard in training, and have the boys,” Devi, 20 told Bhateri lost to Irina Ringaci Simran (50kg) and Sito countries in medals tally and one gold and two bronze FC have a plan in place to counter the in-form focused on certain things. We want to better our UWW.org how her brother of Moldova 2-12 in the final of (55kg) won bronze medals. In fifth among points table. medals and were 11th among Bangladeshi club. free-kicks and corners, and create better introduced her to wrestling. women’s 65kg category and the 72kg category, Saneh via In the 61kg category, 25 nations. "We might have to change things a little bit chances and finish them," he said. Chennaiyin FC sign Polish Punjab Kings rope in Australian striker Lukasz Gikiewicz Lahiri makes the cut at Northern pace sensation for IPL DUBAI, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) ablaze as he became the first CHENNAI, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) he played a crucial role in the (IPL) side bowler ever to pick up a hat-trick Two-time Indian Super League club's second league title in Trust golf; in tied 36th place Punjab Kings on Saturday roped on international debut. Ellis (ISL) champions Chennaiyin FC 2011/12 and also helped them in Australian pace bowling claimed figures of 3/34 on debut (CFC) have signed Polish striker lift the Polish Super Cup the next JERSEY CITY (NEW JERSEY), AUG 21 shot two or three better, and today's sensation Nathan Ellis for the against Bangladesh in August, Lukasz Gikiewicz on a one-year year. After beginning his (AGENCIES) conditions were absolutely ideal and remainder of the 2021 IPL season 2021," the statement said.Ellis deal ahead of the upcoming professional career 13 years ago India's Anirban Lahiri carded a second the golf course was right there. beginning in the UAE on was also recently named in the season. with Polish club Olimpia Elblag, successive 2-under 69 to safely make "I got off to a good start and in the September 19.It caps off a reserves squad for Australia for The centre-forward is the Lukasz, now 33, has also played the weekend rounds of The Northern middle part of the round, I didn't take whirlwind 48 hours for the 26- the T20 World Cup.Ellis was one fifth foreign signing for CFC. in Cyrpus, Bulgaria and Trust here but the golfer would know the opportunities that were in front of year-old, who was named as a of the standout performers of the Lukasz, whose 200-plus Romania. that he needs a better showing to me. I've been playing well and just travelling reserve in Australia's 2021 Big Bash League. He was club appearances so far have 49 "I am very happy to join the progress into next week's BMW haven't quite haven't made as many squad for the Men's T20 World the leading -taker for his goals and 21 assists to show for, club. My aim is to immediately Championship in the FedExCup putts as I need."Lahiri did deliver some Cup on Thursday (August 19).It franchise , will be eager to make his mark help the team in getting a third Playoffs. early sparks with conversions of 18 feet had been widely reported that accounting for 20 in just in his debut campaign in India's ISL title. The fans deserve it and After starting strongly on Friday and 13 feet for gains on the fourth and Ellis was being pursued by three 14 games. He played all games premier football league. so does the club that has won with three successive birdies on his fifth holes, before tapping in from close IPL franchises for the Dubai leg for the franchise this season and Lukasz has also played in the league two times already," front nine at the Liberty National Golf range a third successive birdie on the of the cash-rich tournament. almost got them to the knockout other Asian countries such as Lukasz told the club media team. Club, the 34-year-old Indian suffered par 5 sixth. The Indian fought hard to A statement issued by Punjab stages. Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, "Lukasz is a team player with bogeys on 14 and 15 before bouncing find his range with his iron play which Kings late on Friday said on their "Ellis gained a reputation for Thailand and Bahrain. He had good experience and a great back with a birdie at the next hole to subsequently left him fighting for pars website, "Punjab Kings being a genuine wicket-taker for finished top scorer of the 2017/ personality. I believe he will help conclude his day in tied 36th place. think it caught up with me towards the coming in. announced a new addition to his franchise, with an impressive 18 Jordanian Pro League while the team in many aspects, Lahiri requires at least a top-10 end a little bit," said Lahiri, who found "I've put myself in a good position their roster, roping in new of just over 22. playing for Al-Faisaly Amman. especially with goals," CFC head finish this week to have a chance of 10 fairways and 11 greens during his for the weekend. If I keep doing what Australian sensation Nathan Ellis. With plenty of variations and Lukasz has featured in two coach Bozidar Bandovic said. improving on his 121st ranking and second round. I'm doing, I just need to sharpen up on The pacer will be part of the tricks up his sleeve, the young of the world's biggest club "We look forward to Lukasz move inside the top-70, which is the "Four or five of the last holes, I the greens and maybe get some better squad for the remainder of the Australian pacer would now be tournaments, the Europa strengthening our attack and cut-off for the second Playoffs event. missed putts from inside pretty much greens tomorrow as I won't be playing 2021 VIVO Indian Premier optimistic of having the same League and the Champions providing much-needed goals He is four strokes outside the top-10 of 15 feet on all of them except for the absolutely last and try to take League, and is expecting the join impact in the 2021 VIVO IPL League, making a combined 12 this season. This is a very positive presently, and eight behind leader Jon last hole. I've been playing really well advantage. I feel like I'm playing well. the team camp shortly after when he takes the field for appearances. During his spell signing for us," said CFC co- Rahm of Spain."To be honest, I'm I think. Played well yesterday morning I just need to put 36 holes together and finishing his quarantine."Nathan Punjab Kings," added the at Polish outfit Slask Wroclow, owner Vita Dani. running a little low on energy and I in the tough conditions and could have keep pushing my body," said Lahiri. Ellis recently set the T20 world statement. World Athletics U20 C'ships: Amit Arsenal sign goalkeeper Aaron Tsitsipas sets up Cincinnati Ramsdale on long-term deal wins 10,000m race walk silver LONDON, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) not going to settle in for a few more," my first international semifinal clash against Zverev Premier League club Arsenal have signed said Ramsdale in his first interview after competition and won silver for Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron joining Arsenal. India. I'm happy with silver at CINCINNATI, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) things like this happen. It's important to Ramsdale on a long-term deal. Ramsdale Ramsdale started his career with the least I could fulfil the hopes of World No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece just stick to your roots and what you are was a member of England's Euro 2020 youth set-up at Bolton Wanderers before India," Amit was quoted as defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada doing best," Tsitsipas told atptour.com after squad which reached the final but did moving to Sheffield United in 2013, saying by Athletics Federation of 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 after two hours and 12 the match. "It might not have been ideal not feature in any match. progressing through their Academy. India (AFI) after the medal. minutes to reach the semifinals of the in the second set, especially when I made He is yet to make his senior In 2017, Ramsdale signed for then This is also India's second Western & Southern Open here on Saturday so many opportunities and had such a international debut. Ramsdale has Premier League side Bournemouth medal in the ongoing (IST). good opportunity to close it a bit earlier. represented England at the Under-18 and spending three years at the south coast competition. Earlier on For most of the first two sets, Tsitsipas But with a lot of patience and just trying to Under-21 level. He was Sheffield United's club, during which time he had loan Wednesday, the Indian quartet played patiently to take a 6-2, 5-4 15/40 find that opportunity in the third set, I was player of the year last season. spells firstly with Chesterfield and then of Bharat Sridhar, Priya H lead as Auger-Aliassime struggled to find stepping in, I was really determined and I The 23-year-old Ramsdale joins AFC Wimbledon, where he won the Mohan, Summy and Kapil had rhythm. But the Canadian made a didn't let go." Arsenal in a deal worth £24 million, club's young player of the season award, won the bronze medal in the remarkable turnaround with a backhand After taking a bathroom break, which could rise to £30m with bonuses helping the side retain their League One 4x400m mixed relay final with that barely clipped the back of the baseline Tsitsipas returned to court refreshed. The and add-ons. He joins Bernd Leno and status in 2018/19, having been 10 points a season-best timing of to upset the Greek player's rhythm. match points he lost did not cause any Runar Alex Runarsson as Arsenal's from safety in the February of that 3:20.60. The ball was so close that Tsitsipas panic. Auger-Aliassime gifted his opponent goalkeepers. season. In January this year, Khatri thought it was out and he had won the an early break in the third set, and the "It's a lot of emotion really, all the Ramsdale returned to Sheffield set a new national record while match. But instead, that served as a turning Greek never looked back, storming hard work. My mum and dad travelling United in 2020 and started in every claiming the men's 10000m point as Auger-Aliassime - who took an through the decider without facing a break up and down to Bolton from Stoke three Premier League match for them last NAIROBI, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) race walk before being race walk title at the Junior injury timeout at 2-3 in the set to get point. times a week, going out on loans, dips in season and kept five clean sheets. He Indian race walker Amit Khatri overtaken by Kenya's Heristone Federation Cup in Bhopal. The treatment on his left side - found better "[I was] determined, fierce and feisty form, playing well. And then to come here will wear the number 32 shirt with won silver in the men's Wanyonyi in the last two laps. young walker from Rohtak, control in his game to quickly turn the table when I had to be. I'm just filled with many and be given the chance by the boss to Arsenal. 10,000m race walk event at the Eventually, Wanyonyi won the Haryana finished race in 40 and send the battle to a third set. emotions right now," Tsitsipas said. bring me in, playing at the Emirates. Every He joins Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi World Athletics U20 gold medal with a timing of minutes 40.97 seconds, Next up for Tsitsipas will be Tokyo "Things got really tough at some point time I've played here I've walked out and Lokonga, Ben White and Martin Championships in Kasarani 42:10.84. Spain's Paul McGrath improving on the existing Olympics gold medallist Alexander Zverev and I had to find different solutions and said 'imagine this being your home each Odegaard as Arsenal's signings of the Stadium, Nairobi on Saturday. clinched the bronze medal with national record of 40:37.78 by of Germany, who defeated Casper Ruud of come up with some new ideas and I week'. The stadium is just incredible so summer. The club is looking to improve Khatri won the silver with a a timing of 42:31.11. Akshdeep Singh and nearly half Norway 6-1, 6-3. Tsitsipas leads the German followed through. [I] made it a choice hopefully I can play and play well in front from their disappointing eighth place timing of 42:17.94. He was in "As it's a high altitude, so a minute ahead of statemate 6-2 in their ATP head-to-head of mine to step in with aggression and of a full, packed Emirates Stadium. I can't finish in the 2020/21 season of the the lead for a good part of the breathing problem for me. It was Paramdeep Mor. rivalry."Tennis is a psychological game and build up the game." stop smiling, it's one of those days that's Premier League. Australian Hesson named RCB head pacer Megan Six Indians win on opening day of Schutt coach as Katich steps down BENGALURU, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) taker after Hasaranga, taking four wickets at Asian Youth & Junior Boxing blessed with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) announced an economy rate of 5.25. on Saturday that head coach has comes in place of New Zealand's DUBAI, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) and Abhimanyu Loura (92) will a baby girl stepped down due to personal reasons. In place Finn Allen, who along with fellow Kiwi Scott Rohit Chamoli, Ankush and play their opening round ADELAIDE, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) of him, director of operations Mike Kuggeleijn will be unavailable as they will be Gaurav Saini were among the six matches, while among women, Australian pacer Megan Schutt has Hesson will take over as head coach till the end on national duty in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Indian boxers who registered Preeti (57kg) will kick off her been blessed with a baby girl. Megan of the season. David has represented Singapore in 14 victories on the opening day of challenge. revealed on Saturday that her wife "Simon Katich has decided to step down from T20Is, scoring 558 runs at an average of 46.5. the ASBC Youth & Junior Boxing The ongoing Asian Jess gave birth to daughter Rylee via his post as head coach and mainly due to personal He amassed 279 runs at a strike-rate of 153.29 Championships here on Championships will provide the an emergency C-section on August reasons. We support his decision. Mike Hesson for the Hobart Hurricanes in the 2020/21 Big Saturday. much-needed competitive 17. will step in and discharge the duties as head coach Bash League. He is currently in England and In the junior boys' category, tournament to the promising "Rylee Louise Schutt was born until the end of this tournament. Hesson has been scored two centuries and a half- in his Rohit (48kg), Ankush (66kg) talent at the Asian level after a on Tuesday evening following a 28- coaching NZ team and other teams. Mike will step last four matches in Surrey's run to the semi- and Gaurav (70kg) claimed gap of almost two years. The week pregnancy, weighing in at 858 in until the end of the tournament," said Rajesh final in the Royal London One-day Cup. confident victories against their event has been witnessing grams," wrote Megan in a Twitter Menon, vice-president and head, Royal "Finn Allen and Scott Kuggeleijn have both respective opponents and thrilling action in the presence thread. The post was accompanied Challengers Bangalore in the press conference. been selected for NZ tours and they won't be confirmed medals for the of pugilists from strong boxing by a series of pictures of the happy The franchise also said that they have signed part of RCB. Kane Richardson has made country by securing semifinal nations like Kazakhstan, couple with their new-born. Sri Lankan duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and himself unavailable as has . So, berths. Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, to "Our little miracle was born via Dushmantha Chameera apart from Singapore's therefore, the balance of our squad has Chandigarh's Rohit bout.Ashish (54kg), Anshul preliminary bouts.The 2021 name a few. emergency C-section … from 24 Tim David as replacement players. changed dramatically," said Hesson. outclassed Alhassan Qadous (57kg) and Preet Malik (63kg) World Youth Championships The gold medallists in the weeks we were told our Leg-spinner Hasaranga is a replacement for He added, "We have made a lot of Sriya 5-0, while Ankush blanked were the other three junior bronze medallist Bishwamitra youth age group will receive complications meant she could need Australia's Adam Zampa, who had pulled out of purchases which opened up four-five days ago. Bader Shehab from Kuwait 5-0. pugilists to emerge victorious in Chongtham will begin his prize money of USD 6,000 while to arrive anytime onwards. So for the tournament due to personal reasons. He was We've replaced Adam Zampa with Wanindu Haryana's Gaurav too put up a their respective opening-round campaign in the continental silver and bronze medallists will almost 5 weeks we had our overnight impressive in the three-match T20I series against Hasaranga. Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera dominating show against matches. event as six youth Indian boxers get USD 3,000 and USD 1,500 bags packed, wondering how far we India, taking seven wickets at an economy rate of has got plenty of pace. Finn Allen leaving, we another Kuwaiti boxer Yaqoub Yashwrdhan Singh (60kg), will be seen in action on the respectively. The junior could get," said Megan. 5.58. have decided to strengthen our middle-order. Saadallah before he was Usman Mohd Sultan (50kg), second day on Sunday. champions will be awarded USD "Now she's thriving on the Chameera replaces Zampa's country-mate Tim David has joined our squad. A power-play declared winner with 'referee Naksh Beniwal (75kg) and Apart from Bishwamitra, 4,000, while USD 2,000 and outside a long road ahead but little Daniel Sams, who has pulled out along with Kane player can become straight swap for Maxwell stopping the contest' (RSC) in Rishabh Singh (81kg) suffered Daksh Singh (67kg), Deepak 1,000 will be given to the silver miss is already smashing goals. Jess Richardson. He was the second-highest wicket- and de Villiers." the second round of the defeats in their respective (75kg), Aditya Janghu (86kg) and bronze medallists. was/is one tough cookie, incredible to be a part of it all and I couldn't be more proud of my wife already the amazing Mum I knew she would be. National Motorcycle Racing: Jagan scores imperious win; Alwin tops in Novice race I am a lucky human to have two such CHENNAI, AUG 21 (AGENCIES) Earlier, Alwin Sundar (AS winner of nine National titles, lapper, the organisers said in a the Novice race run earlier in including Xavier, crashed in the high-end NSF 250R class of the beautiful girls in my life," concluded Defending champion Jagan Motorsports), the English set such a hot pace after starting release on Saturday. the day, Allwin Xavier (Sparks final lap. Also benefitting from Idemitsu Honda India Talent Megan's thread. Kumar (TVS Racing) came up Literature student from from pole position that it "The bike was just brilliant Racing), crashed in the last lap the incident were Thrissur's Cup. He had to ward off Megan married her long-time with a dominant display on his Chennai's Guru Nanak virtually destroyed a classy field today. I really pushed in the when in lead which allowed Anfal A (Rockstar Racing) and defending champion 14-year partner Jess Holyoake in March super quick Apache RTR 160 College, and who turns 19 in to finish well ahead of arch-rival early part of the race and, in the Alwin Sundar to get a jump and Teja TVR Namburu (Gusto old Sartak Chavan (Pune), who 2019. It was in May 2021 that she bike to win the premium Pro- a week's time, gave himself an and fellow-international Rajiv end, it was fairly comfortable," post his maiden win at the Racing) from Hyderabad, who crashed in the fourth lap when announced that Jess was expecting Stock 165cc Open race in the advance birthday gift by Sethu (Idemitsu Honda SK69 said Kumar who even kept National level. finished second and third, hotly challenging for the lead. their first child with due date set for first round of the Indian winning the Novice (Stock Racing) who, in turn, held off looking behind as he Running third in the last lap, respectively. Quintal finished ahead of early November. "Congratulations to National Motorcycle Racing 165cc) race that he started TVS Racing's Deepak approached the finish line at the Sundar, racing in just his third Another notable winner on Varoon Sadasivam and Geoffrey you both, she's beautiful!" wrote Championship at the MMRT, from P5. Ravikumar after a cat-and- end of the race. season, moved to the front after the day was 16-year old Kavin Reviven Emmanuel, both also Australian pacer Lauren Cheatle. here on Saturday. Chennai's Jagan Kumar, 31, mouse battle through the six- In contrast, the pole-sitter in couple of riders in front, Quintal from Chennai in the from Chennai.